OUR PART IS DONE

Well, the paperwork has been submitted. After much labor, time and two trips to Santa Monica, our visa paperwork has been submitted to the NZ consulate. Now it is in their hands. They say they will let us know within a few working days if there will have to be a medical assessment done. If so, everything has to be sent to NZ and a specialist will have to assess everything. That could significantly delay the process. But, if the Lord is pleased to move as we would desire, no further assessing will be necessary and we will have visa's within a few weeks. Pray that this would be so.

UP AND AT 'EM

Sometimes it's just that way. It's been a busy week, a great week and yet a week with some unexpected distractions. In the end, here it is Saturday at 7 and I've already been at it for a couple hours. PTL for His goodness and grace in getting me up and at 'em that I might get caught up on a few things.

On the visas - our paperwork is on its way here from NZ and we will get it to the consulate in LA this week, Lord willing. If all is well, they say we should have visa's within a month. We just may make it to NZ by the end of May... just in time for Impact, the annual shepherd's conference of NZ. It is organized and run by the folks where we will be, so it would be great to be there.

On the work - it is wonderful. I am really enjoying giving thought to the development of the program, as that is my role. Went to TMC this week to interact with those that know what they are doing - very helpful. Also had a good chat with Nigel in NZ via Skype.

On the home front - things are great. As far as we are concerned, being with Grandma and Grandpa has been great. Guess you would have to ask them how they are liking it!

Finally, been checking out Grooveshark while working. I am enjoying it, seems a great alternative to other internet radio and downloads. They have a great selection of "my genre".

Is it Worth It?

So, many have heard about the dilemma of our dog. We of course love her and she is a part of the fam, but there is quite a process to get her to NZ. So we are in the process and all going well, she will be off to NZ June 15, so she can spend a month in quarantine upon arrival. Quite a process indeed!

Is it worth it? Absolutely!

Not that we're begging for affirmation - but, isn't she cute? She has never taken good photos, but these are great and the cuteness is really in her personality.

OK, here's another shot.